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“Banned Books Silences Stories" ... The national 2018 Banned Books Week theme goes beyond celebrating the freedom to read by sparking a call to action that “everyone needs to speak out against the tide of censorship.” Belmar teens and tweens are you ready to answer that call? Raise awareness of banned books and celebrate storytelling…

This fall, art, rhythm and dance have no borders. From Sept. 5 – Nov. 30, Museo de las Americas transforms the Belmar Library into a collage of culture with their traveling exhibition, Sin Fronteras. The exhibit kicks off with an opening reception, Wednesday, Sept. 5 from 5 -7 p.m. This celebration of Latin America's traditional…

“I don’t do pretties," Ken Roberts, Golden Library's visiting artist during the second half of the summer, begins the conversation about his craft. There's a playful chuckle in his voices as he adds, "I do things that pull you in and make you think.” Ken started creating his unique historic assemblages nearly a year ago…

Explore the abstract watercolor and mixed media art of Mary Randolph this summer. Her exhibition, Tell It Like It Is – A Mixed Media Presentation, runs June 3 – Aug. 2 at the Wheat Ridge Library. Then, commemorate her summer exhibition with a closing night reception. Get to the know the artist and fellow art…

Inspiration is all around us – or so attendees of INSPIRE Arts Week learn during the 11-day annual event in Lakewood (Thursday, May 31 – Sunday, June 10). The community arts festival features over 40 free and discounted arts and cultural events, including gallery openings, activities, classes and performances for the whole family. Jefferson County…

To artist Lynn L. Lonzanida, photography holds an inherent wisdom. “I take photos to capture the moment and the beauty of my subjects,” Lynn writes. “Most importantly, each time, I receive wonderful messages and stories that my subjects deliver. I use my photos to encourage and inspire myself and others to move forward.” Lynn’s portfolio…

Larry Routten is a Golden resident who primarily paints landscapes. He is inspired by his travels and his art is on display at the Golden Library through May 9. About the author: Larry Routten is a painter who lives in Golden, Colorado. He primarily paints landscape scenes although, his travels often inspire him to paint other…

Andrew Terrill discovered Colorado’s beauty through his many “worldly wanderings”. And thankfully for us, Colorado is now his home. He shares his feelings with captured moments, through his impressive photography, now on display at Golden Library. Having grown up outside suburban London, England, Andrew now recalls being cut off from the natural world. Most of his…